Towns & cities · North West England
Culgaith
Culgaith — village in Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Langwathby · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Culgaith, the nearest railway station is Langwathby, located 5.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Culgaith is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 721 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.6610°, -2.6050°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Culgaith is a village and civil parish in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, north-west England. The village is on a ridge above the River Eden, between Temple Sowerby and Langwathby. At the 2001 census the parish had a population of 721, increasing to 826 at the 2011 United Kingdom census. Amenities include All Saints’ Church, and its associated primary school, as well as a public house. The village railway station closed in 1970.
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Background
History
The village probably took its name from Henry de Culgaith, Clerk, who received a grant of lands in Carlisle, the local see, in vico Francorum. In circa 1296, his widow Alice de Culgaith quitclaimed the dower held of Holm Abbey which included her late husband's fee farm for rents. There was originally a chapel of Latin Christendom, attached to a mother church at Kirkland. However, at the time, the Lord of the Manor in Moieties of Land was Sir Michael de Hercla, later Earl of Carlisle. He fought alongside King Edward I in the Scottish wars of independence, and was present at the siege of Caerlaverock Castle in 1300. The Earl fell foul of the King, and was attained and sent to the dungeon at…
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- Coordinates
- 54.6610, -2.6050
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Culgaith
- Postcode
- CA10 1QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Population
- 721
- Nearest railway station
- Langwathby — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2033606 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Culgaith (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Old Cumbrian Farmhouse - geograph.org.uk - 319633.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Culgaith is a charming town located in North West England. Visitors can explore the historic Skirwith abbey, also known as The Abbey, Skirwith, and discover the nearby Edenhall castle. The area also features the River Eamont bridge and the Culgaith War Memorial, offering a peaceful setting for a relaxing day out.
At a glance
- Population
- 721
- Constituency
- Penrith and Solway
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Culgaith?
- Culgaith is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 1QQ), in the parish of Culgaith.
- What is Culgaith?
- Culgaith — village in Cumbria, England, UK.
- How do I get to Culgaith?
- The nearest railway station is Langwathby, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 1QQ.
- Is Culgaith a protected site?
- Yes — Culgaith is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Culgaith free to visit?
- Yes, Culgaith is free to enter.
- How do I get to Culgaith?
- The nearest railway station is Langwathby, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 1QQ.